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Lens limestone was primarily reserved for intricately decorated works, as its composition allows for fine and in-depth work. It was shipped to Arles or Beaucaire before being exported to construction sites all around the Mediterranean. But in Nîmes, it was of course used for all the ornamentation of the arenas, the Maison Carrée, and the Temple of Diana. https://echosdeleinsgardonnenque.fr/en-visite-aux-carrieres-romaines/

On the heights of La Calmette from the top of the observatory which marks the limit of the Gorges du Gardon reserve we can see the N106 as well as part of Clos Gaillard at the level of Escalettes

Unfortunately closed today.

Magnificent Roman quarry, difficult to access but worth the effort. We can see the cutting of certain stone blocks as well as elements sculpted on site (pillars) that have not been moved.

ATTENTION: there was a collapse of the chasm in December 2022, since then, access to the site is strictly prohibited!! https://www.tourismegard.com/fr/fiche/patrimoine-naturel/gouffre-des-espelugues-acces-interdit-dions_TFO6288083/

A beautiful old Roman quarry at the end of a small path.

A very beautiful place, a little away from the main path but accessible by a small well marked path. Old quarries with some holes filled with water (in April 2023 anyway).

Les Ocres de Fougeras, not far from Nîmes, is a magnificent natural site. Formerly exploited for the many uses of ochre, it is now a magnificent natural site.